adjective

prefectural

adjective

Relating to a prefecture or its level of government.

"The prefectural office handles regional administrative matters in Japan."

How to Use Prefectural

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes anything belonging to, or at the level of, a prefecture — commonly used for Japanese regional government.

Common pairings

prefectural government prefectural office

prefecturals plural

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The _____ office handles regional administrative matters in Japan.

From prefecture plus the adjective-forming suffix -al.

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